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Tue, 27 Nov 2001
New 'zakat' law will not affect donations collected: Bazis
New 'zakat' law will not affect donations collected: BazisMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city's Muslim Charitable Donations Board (Bazis) and several mosques have expressed optimism that the new government policy on zakat (Islamic alms) will not affect the amounts they...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Where is the Truth in Buloggate II?
Where is the Truth in Buloggate II?Akbar Tandjung's story: * Akbar Tandjung initially denied directly receiving the funds. * Akbar said Dadang Ruskandar on behalf of Raudhatul Jannah Foundation accepted the funds for relief operations.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
JP/ /
JP/ /Message from the Ambassador: "Think Together, Walk Together"Today, Japan celebrates its national day. Opening this special supplement is an interview with Yukio Takeuchi, the Japanese ambassador to Indonesia.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Storm leaves 200 homeless
Storm leaves 200 homeless BANDUNG, West Java: A storm that hit Ciamis in West Java on Friday has left 200 people in Cipaku subdistrict homeless.Cipaku subdistrict chief executive Odang Erwijaya said that the brief but intense storm had affected three villages in the subdistrict for approximately...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
S. Korean economic bailout cost $118b
S. Korean economic bailout cost $118b South Korea has spent US$118 billion in public funds to bail out troubled financial organizations since the outbreak of the Asian economic crisis in late 1997, officials said Sunday.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
PSM seeks foreign coach for 2002
PSM seeks foreign coach for 2002 MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: PSM Makassar, the 2001 national soccer runner-up in the club championship, is seeking a foreign coach for its campaign in next season's Indonesian Soccer League, which will kick off on Jan. 13, 2002.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Indonesian Comic part 2, The British Council, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman 71, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., until Dec. 31. * Painting Untuk Semua Umur, AIR Rumah Seni, Jl. Teuku Cik Di Tiro no.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
JP/FESTIVE
JP/FESTIVEBali Offering joyous festivities for old and young OR Celebrate your holiday in style on the Island of the GodsORCelebrate your holiday in style in BaliRita A. Widiadana and I Wayan Juniarta The Jakarta Post Denpasar Let's cherish the year that has almost passed and welcome the one to...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
U.S. unfair treatment of Agus Budiman
U.S. unfair treatment of Agus Budiman Surprisingly, Agus Budiman (31), an Indonesian citizen, has been subjected to investigations and detention by U.S. authorities for alleged involvement in terrorist acts on the WTC and Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
WTC creator says terrorists destroyed symbol of peace
WTC creator says terrorists destroyed symbol of peaceHarry Bhaskara, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, New York "I have no name cards. They were buried under the World Trade Center (WTC)," Guy Tozzoli said when introducing himself here recently.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Big discounts offered, customers warned
Big discounts offered, customers warned Emmy Fitri The Jakarta Post Jakarta Ahead of the holiday season, many shopping malls and department stores are offering hefty discounts and special prices in a bid to attract shoppers, but the Indonesian Consumer Foundation (YLKI) warned the public to be more...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Evicting 'illegal' residents
Evicting 'illegal' residentsFrom Koran TempoWithin a matter of minutes, thousands of residents of Pondok Kopi, Ancol Timur, Bantaran Angke and Teluk Gong lost their homes, as the Jakarta administration evicted them from their allegedly illegal dwellings.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Two killed in train accident
Two killed in train accident PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: A tanker train hit a motorbike in Sukamerindu village, some 150 kilometers southeast of the provincial capital, Palembang, on Saturday, killing the driver and his passenger instantly.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Citibank and PT PAM Lyonnaise Jaya, a water company in Jakarta,
Citibank and PT PAM Lyonnaise Jaya, a water company in Jakarta, have signed an agreement on water bill payments, according to a Citibank statement. Under the deal, Citibank's credit cardholders are able to pay their water bills through the Citibank I Bill facility.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaMondayMaghrib 5:56 p.m.Tuesday Imsak 3:56 a.m.Subuh 4:06 a.m.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Aceh's Leuser project halted, 200 workers dismissed
Aceh's Leuser project halted, 200 workers dismissedApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The European Union-sponsored Leuser Management Unit (UML), which handled a conservation project in the Leuser National Park in southeast Aceh, has been forced to fire its remaining 200 staff members due to...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Public disappointment
Public disappointmentFrom Gamma The multi-faceted crisis, which has hit all Indonesians, has not weakened but become stronger as the days wear on. Various kinds of tricks and strategies, which some administrative experts have studied and applied, have failed to expel the giant crisis from this...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
45% of people in W. Java live below poverty line: Governor
45% of people in W. Java live below poverty line: GovernorYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung West Java Governor R. Nuriana asked regents and mayors in the province to wage war against endemic poverty, saying they should create special programs for the empowerment of the poor.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
JP/rbw
JP/rbw ONE MONTH TO GO: It is still a month away, but hotels and recreation centers in Jakarta and other major cities in the country have been busy preparing to welcome the New Year. Here stock traders cheerfully blow trumpets to welcome the year 2001.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Brantas River: One of most successful projects
Brantas River: One of most successful projects The comprehensive development of Brantas River Basin is one of the most successful projects in Indonesia.Due to the construction of Dams and Barrages, Surabaya has become safe against flood disasters.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Mosque attendance rises during Ramadhan
Mosque attendance rises during Ramadhan JAKARTA: During the fasting month of Ramadhan, congregations for Friday prayers have increased significantly at several mosques around the city.Some 2,000 to 2,500 people attended the first Friday prayer of Ramadhan at Istiqlal Grand Mosque, Central Jakarta,...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
A new partnership for RI with European Union?(prefer second)
A new partnership for RI with European Union?(prefer second) Dian Wirengjurit Diplomat Jakarta 2. China -- China still far from a 'world factory' 1 X 32 50pt Bodoni China yet to become 'world factory' Lu Zheng Director, Institute of Industrial Economics Chinese Academy of Social Sciences China...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
GPI unsure about fate of Indonesian fighters in Afghanistan
GPI unsure about fate of Indonesian fighters in AfghanistanAbu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chairman of the Islamic Youth Movement (GPI) Suaib Didu said he had not yet received any new information about the fate of perhaps dozens of volunteer Indonesian fighters being held as prisoners of war...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Solution to poor transparency
Solution to poor transparency The results of a study undertaken by Political and Economic Risk Consultancy (PERC), which has ranked Indonesia as the second least transparent country in Asia behind Vietnam, is certainly a blow to us, yet the study conducted through 1,000 expatriate respondents to...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Six cars damaged in traffic mishap
Six cars damaged in traffic mishap JAKARTA: Six cars were damaged in a traffic pileup on the Kuningan flyover toll road in South Jakarta on Saturday at 9:45 a.m.No fatalities were reported in the accident.According to a witness, the accident was triggered by a red Kijang van that braked suddenly.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Domestics a necessity for many Jakartans
Domestics a necessity for many JakartansAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To some, the thought of everyday life without the assistance of domestic helpers is unbearable.The fact that human labor is inexpensive, and, at times, taken for granted, means that the services of domestic...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Thai Recovery Fund focuses on SMEs
Thai Recovery Fund focuses on SMEsJohannes Simbolon, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To many people, it remains unclear what the Indonesian Recovery Fund, which was announced by the government last week, will look like and what it will focus on, as the government has yet to provide the details.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
HIV among drug addicts
HIV among drug addicts JAKARTA: At least 75 percent of the 400 drug addicts treated by the non-profit Asa Bangsa Foundation over the past two years are infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the foundation's chairperson, Sufiah Ambardy, said on Saturday.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
1. Leuser: 10 x 4 lines
1. Leuser: 10 x 4 linesAceh's Leuser project halted, 200 workers dismissed 2. Miskin: 20 x 2 lines'45% of people in West Java live below poverty line' 3. Ayi: 24 x 2 lines:Kiemas donates Rp 250 million for the disabled in N. Sumatra 4. Sulut: 32 x 1 lineVillage cooperatives fail to receive funds
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Fire halts research on plant species
Fire halts research on plant species BOGOR: The Bogor-based Research and Development Center of the Ministry of Forestry has been forced to suspend research following a fire in its laboratory on Thursday.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
New power bill promises cheaper electricity
New power bill promises cheaper electricityMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Post The House of Representatives is expected to approve the country's new power bill in March 2002, which is aimed at introducing a free market system to the country's power industry.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
A new Indonesia-European Union partnership
A new Indonesia-European Union partnershipDian Wirengjurit, Diplomat, Jakarta The European Union (EU), as a group or individually, has been very active since the establishment of the Gotong Royong Cabinet under the leadership of President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Vice President Hamzah Haz.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Our Religiousness
Our Religiousness Nearly a week has gone in the Ramadhan fasting month. Muslims have been performing their religious obligations with great enthusiasm. Mosques and other houses of prayer are full of Muslims doing their tarawih non-obligatory evening prayer during Ramadhan, and other prayers.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Workers struggle to survive
Workers struggle to surviveMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Life could not be harder for minimum wage earners in the capital. They are forced to struggle to make both ends meet with the current minimum monthly wage of Rp 426,250 (about US$40).
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Keith Loveard
Keith Loveard News Editor www.laksamana.net Publisher, www.asiamad.com Jakarta 2. Nicholas -- Towards a new approach in preventing terrorism1 x 32 48pt Bodoni Finding a new approach to tackle terrorism Nicholas Abbey Former Policy Officer Department of Justice Victoria, Australia
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Is Akbar truly forgetful?
Is Akbar truly forgetful?From RepublikaThe alleged corruption concerning the Rp 40 billion funds of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog), in which some popular names like Akbar Tanjung, Haryono Suyono, etc, are involved, has shown that these people have played their role well.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
FBI once declared Agus Budiman clean
FBI once declared Agus Budiman cleanThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Agus Budiman, an Indonesian charged with document fraud in the United States in connection with suspected terrorists, had once been declared "clean" by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) before officials with the Immigration and...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
UN not impressed with Indonesia's rights record
UN not impressed with Indonesia's rights recordThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United Nations Committee against Torture has given a virtual thumbs-down to an Indonesian report on its compliance with internationally accepted standards, calling on Jakarta to make better efforts to prevent future abuses...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Politicians not serious in handling Akbar scam
Politicians not serious in handling Akbar scamBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives is playing for time and lacks seriousness in its plan to investigate the alleged involvement of its speaker, Akbar Tandjung, in a Rp 40 billion (US$4 million) corruption case,...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Does Islam oppose gender equality?
Does Islam oppose gender equality?Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post JakartaIslam has been widely perceived as a religion that does not respect gender equality. Many, including Muslims, believe that Islamic doctrine views women as subservient to men or their husbands whose wishes they are obliged...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Big discounts offered, customers warned
Big discounts offered, customers warnedEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ahead of the holiday season, many shopping malls and department stores are offering hefty discounts and special prices in a bid to attract shoppers, but the Indonesian Consumer Foundation (YLKI) warned the public to be...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Japanese Embassy
Japanese EmbassyFOTO I:Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri (left) is welcomed by Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko (right) upon her arrival at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Megawati visited the palace on Sept. 28 as part of her five-day trip to Japan.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Singapore succession in place as PM Goh prepares for exit
Singapore succession in place as PM Goh prepares for exitRoberto Coloma, Agence France-Presse, Singapore Singapore's political succession is now in place as Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong begins his last big mission: restore economic growth before stepping down as chief executive of Singapore Inc.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
N. Sulawesi village cooperatives fail to receive funds
N. Sulawesi village cooperatives fail to receive fundsYongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado The North Sulawesi provincial legislative council has questioned irregularities in the distribution of the central government's Rp 50 billion low interest loan package to village cooperatives by the North...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Xanana to visit West Timor, seeking reconciliation
Xanana to visit West Timor, seeking reconciliationYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang East Timor figure Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao begins on Monday a three-day visit to East Nusa Tenggara with his main mission being reconciliation with East Timorese refugees and pro-Jakarta East Timor...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
On Harry Burton and journalism
On Harry Burton and journalismKeith Loveard, News Editor, www.laksamana.net, Publisher, www.asiamad.com, Jakarta Journalists in the Asian bureaux of the international news agency Reuters held a minute's silence Wednesday, Nov. 21 to honor their colleagues killed by Taliban stragglers in Afghanistan.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Domestic uncertainties to cloud Indonesia Recovery Fund: Expert
Domestic uncertainties to cloud Indonesia Recovery Fund: ExpertThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will face difficulties attracting sufficient foreign funds into the planned Indonesian Recovery Fund due to various domestic uncertainties, according to one economic expert.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Bleak Christmas looming for Asian bankers
Bleak Christmas looming for Asian bankersBernice Han, Agence France-Presse, Singapore Christmas will be bleak for Asia's once high-flying international bankers as major institutions push ahead with plans to trim their presence in a region still struggling to recapture its glory days prior to the...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Vendors defrauded with counterfeit bank notes
Vendors defrauded with counterfeit bank notesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vendors operating in economic class trains in greater Jakarta are complaining that they have been cheated by a group of youths who use fake bank notes to buy their merchandise.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
'TV7' launching
'TV7' launching A new privately run television station, TV7, was launched on Sunday with the broadcast of Sajadah, a talk-show focusing on Ramadhan hosted by local senior model Ratih Sanggarwati.The low-key launch was held at the station's headquarters in the Wisma Dharmala Building on Jl. Jend.